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June 5, 2025

It is a great folly to offend many if you only want to insult one man.

Francesco Guicciardini (1483–1540), Italian historian and statesman, Ricordi, C, 7

Think hard. Have you ever done something so stupid?

Never forget that the secret of success in politics is the slowness with which you make enemies. You will make them, in any event, but why rush?


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